"...04&Beer," operating in Niigata's Furumachi area, updated its tap list in an Instagram post at 4:17 p.m. on March 16. This time's lineup spans five beers, from overseas classics to local breweries and popular Japanese craft breweries.

The post introduced Plank Brauerei's Pilserl, Swan Lake Beer's Miel Blanc, Y.MARKET BREWING's Hysterick IPA, Minoh Beer's MUGICHA Bitter (Real Ale), and the newly tapped Ushitora Brewery Hatopoppo Ale Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. In particular, this "Hatopoppo Ale" is presented as a beer commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Shimokitazawa beer bar "Ushitora No. 1," and is described as a pale ale brewed with the participation of brewers from across the brewery's history.

The shop's comments emphasize the refreshing aroma and dry finish created by a recipe that makes full use of hatomugi, making it easy to keep drinking in step with early spring temperatures. From the well-balanced maltiness of the pilsner style, to the aroma-forward IPA, to the soft touch derived from real ale, this tap list also makes it easy to create a tasting route.

"...04&Beer" is located at 8 Bancho, Nishiborimaedori, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, making it a convenient place to carefully choose craft beer in Furumachi. This update, which keeps both staples and buzzworthy labels in view, is the kind of lineup that works well for a quick drink after work or a more deliberate round of consecutive orders.